A negotiation between buyer and seller is a delicate process that can create a lot of stress for a seller. But the fact is that deals often lead to negotiation even if they’re well-constructed, and negotiation is an essential part of the sales process. So, it is equally essential for salespeople to know baseline negotiating […]
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Negotiation is key in most business ventures, including securing business deals and partnerships. While you should approach some negotiations with an offensive-defensive strategy in mind, sometimes a more collaborative negotiation can take place. In that case, there is use for a negotiating strategy that leaves the door open for future partnerships or collaboration. It organically
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Negotiating is not a one-time event, but instead a process. As a result, it is necessary to devote a suitable amount of thought and dedication to each component. For example, you will likely spend the bulk of the time involved in the negotiation process preparing for the negotiation. This should consist of analyzing the situation
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We negotiate all the time, without even realizing it. In fact, human beings begin negotiating when we are small children, negotiating with our parents when we want something we know we shouldn’t have, or with a friend or sibling that has a toy we covet. As we grow, of course, these negotiations become more complicated.
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Developing a strong sales program is the most critical aspect of any business. Without effective sales strategies, companies will not be able to compete and grow. Sales professionals must learn how to implement proven sales strategies that work. These sorts of sales strategies do more than just help them to close individual sales; they help
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Before you meet with a person, you should do a little homework. Making identification an automatic habit will help ease this step and better your skills. First do some research to learn about the person and their background, reputation, and even quirks. The more you know about the person before you meet him or her,
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An article by Cynthia Crossen from The Wall Street Journal a few years back reported that, “Most people speak at a rate of 120 to 150 words a minute, but the human brain can easily process more than 500 words a minute, leaving plenty of time for mental fidgeting.” Herein lays one of the great
In a previous post we discussed a negotiation tactic that we refer to as “Higher Authority”. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’re in the process of solidifying a deal and the person you’re dealing with has got you handshake away from completion and then drops the infamous line, “This looks good, and
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The Bluff is the single most difficult tactic to identify. It occurs when the other side says things such as: “I have no room to move”; “That is the best I can do” or “I have a competitive bid that is 20% cheaper.” Most people trust that the other side is telling them the truth
Imagine this: you reach an agreement in a negotiation and the other side says: “I will send you the contract.” You gladly accept as it means less work for you. Unfortunately, many times the language in the contract may differ slightly from your understanding of the prior agreement. You suggest several changes and the other
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